Bellevue fans will remember Dakota McPeak for his ability to make contested catches.

Center Brock Beier snapped the ball with his left hand for the Redmen’s playoff push after breaking the other one.

Kolten Henry consistently made noise in the backfield as a senior collecting sacks.

All three will continue their careers in college.

McPeak heads to Ashland

“I knew it was where I was going from the moment I walked on campus,” McPeak said of Ashland University. “From the amazing coaching staff to some of the teachers I got to meet, I knew it would make a great home for me.”

McPeak played in the postseason four times in high school.

“I couldn’t ask for better guys to play with alongside me,” he said. “I wouldn’t be anywhere without my teammates and all the coaches that pushed me throughout my years.”

McPeak coupled it with speed and a gift to win fights for position and possession with body control.

“Aligned determination,” he said. “I’m very determined to perform to the best of my abilities and work hard at everything that I do.”

Bellevue’s Kolten Henry will continue his career at Tiffin.

Bellevue’s Kolten Henry will continue his career at Tiffin.

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Henry will play at Tiffin

“It felt like I was at home and that’s where I felt most comfortable,” Henry said of Tiffin University. “Coach Goff and his staff do a really good job with how they run their program.

“That’s what excites me most — being part of that program the next four or five years.”

Henry caught a touchdown pass in the postseason.

“Our playoff run to the Elite 8 was by far the most memorable experience,” Henry said. “Something I’ll never forget.”

Henry will miss Bellevue’s staff.

“I greatly improved over the years because of our coaches,” Henry said. “Coach N (Ed Nasonti) and his staff are the best high school football coaches in the area. I can’t thank them enough for what they’ve taught me and helped me improve on.

“Not only on the field, but off the field as well.”

Bellevue’s Brock Beier will continue his career at Ohio Wesleyan.

Bellevue’s Brock Beier will continue his career at Ohio Wesleyan.

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Beier to play at OWU

Beier continues his career at Ohio Wesleyan.

“It has a great atmosphere when you step on campus and meet the coaches,” he said. “You can feel the sense of hard work, determination and desire to do great things.”

Beier intensified his own commitment to football following his junior year. He increased his bench press from 200 to 305 in one year and improved on the field.

“I hit the weight room hard,” he said. “I’ve got a passion for it now. Just seeing the game and letting the game come to me. Instead of always trying to think too far ahead or be nervous, I let my instincts take over.

“Once you have the confidence to let that happen, the whole game changes for you in a great way.”

Beier played his first game with a broken hand in a must-win victory over Clyde.

“Beating Clyde to make it to the playoffs,” Beier said of his Bellevue highlight. “It was in the rain. My right hand was broken. We won and made the playoffs and had a great run cut a little shorter than we wanted.”